- The problem
- These units are equipped with a counter weight assembly made up of 300 pounds of 1/4" plate steel welded together and bolted between the frame rails in the rear overhang just forward of the rear bumper. Some of the welds have broken due to insufficient welds, corrosion, or ice expansion.
- The risk
- These plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a mechanical retaining device which clamps the plates together and fastened with threaded fasteners. Bus owners will have the option of repairing their own vehicles.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Blue Bird Csfe Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1990 Blue Bird Csfe have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 1995 for the frame and members.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Csfe year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1990 Blue Bird Csfe recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1990 Blue Bird Csfe yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Blue Bird Csfe: every year compared
All Csfe years1990 Blue Bird Csfe vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Blue Bird Csfe | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1990 Blue Bird TC2000 | 1 | 13 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1990 Blue Bird Csfe
Does the 1990 Blue Bird Csfe have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1990 Blue Bird Csfe: frame and members (July 1995). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1990 Blue Bird Csfe had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1990 Blue Bird Csfe a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 71 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Blue Bird Csfe year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1990 Blue Bird Csfe has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data